The PP recorded a sweeping night across municipalities that is set to translate into a strong showing in the Alicante Provincial Assembly, where it is poised to win a comfortable absolute majority against a PSPV that found itself trailing. Yet another development defined the electoral landscape: Vox appears ready for its first entry into the provincial chamber, should the late-discussed data hold true. The lingering question centered on whether Compromís could retain its influence and its key administrative ally in the Marina Alta, as several mayors emerged as potential replacements in response to the solid performance by the PP. The debate also touched on who would lead the provincial presidency if the PP expands its grip within the province. In every municipality, the trend pointed toward a consolidation of the PP’s position.
Yesterday proved to be a remarkable night for the Popular Party in multiple facets. If the Interior Ministry confirms the tally, the PP would register 17 seats, up from 15 in the 2019 elections, thereby securing a solid absolute majority that would govern for the next four years. Vox appears ready to join the provincial institution for the first time, buoyed by strong results in the l’Alacantí region, while Ciudadanos, which won two seats, faced a significant decline in the vast majority of municipalities. The political balance thus shifted in ways that could reshape coalition possibilities at the provincial level.
One of the central questions lingering from the night was whether Compromís could maintain its arrangements, especially the support from its Marina Alta base. For the PSPV, which held 13 seats in the prior assembly, the prospect remained that the number could stay the same or decrease by one, depending on how the final tallies were certified.
A clear victory for the PP also extended to the Diputación de Castellón, where the party achieved an absolute majority. In Valencia, the provincial landscape remains unsettled, with the right and left tied and an independent faction led by Jorge Rodríguez, a former socialist mayor of Ontinyent and a former provincial leader, still in contention. That split could become pivotal in determining the government’s configuration should the PSPV be sidelined.
In Alicante, once the PP’s absolute majority is confirmed, the main remaining question is who will assume the helm of the provincial institution if Carlos Mazón moves to another major post. The leadership transition could ripple through the region as the party navigates the next phase of governance.
Several prominent mayors across the state were seen as the principal beneficiaries of the night’s results. Eduardo Dolón, the longtime mayor of Torrevieja, tops the list, followed by Juan Francisco Pérez, the mayor of Finestrat, and Ana Serna, the mayor of Albatera who previously held a seat in the regional legislature. A fourth name frequently mentioned is Toni Pérez, the mayor of Benidorm and the provincial chair, who maintains close ties with Mazón. The collective momentum suggested by these results underscored the importance of provincial leadership in shaping party strategy and local policy priorities for the coming term.
Overall, the mood inside the PP’s provincial headquarters reflected a shared sense of momentum and confidence as the party celebrated a breakthrough that could redefine the balance of power across the province. The outcomes echoed beyond the ballot box, signaling a potential reorientation of local governance that may influence regional policy, budgets, and administrative appointments in the months ahead. The party’s volunteers and organizers carried a clear message: strong results at the local level translate into stronger leverage at the provincial level, and yesterday’s vote was perceived as a mandate to pursue a more assertive course in the next four years. Attribution: electoral authorities and regional analysts